White, MI

A. Leon White, Southfield, MI US

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20100191750

Multiple-column bidirectional index - The present invention is a multiple-column index comprised of at least three columns. The columns are repetitious loops of identical content displayed over several pages wherein the relationship between the columns would be consistent. At least two columns have listings in the order of “A” to “Z” beginning at different points of the alphabet. At least one column has listings in “Z” to “A” order. If a search-result is organized on numerous pages, the invention would maximize the potential for discoverability for businesses listed beyond the first page.

Andrew W. White, Shelby Township, MI US

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20120228899

VEHICLE PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ATTACHING THE SAME - A sound-damped vehicle panel assembly, such as a dash panel, is attached to a structural member with one or more weld joints. The vehicle panel assembly may include a main panel member, a sound-damping patch, and a sound-damping adhesive layer arranged therebetween, where the patch covers at least a portion of an acoustically active region of the main panel member. The weld joints that attach the vehicle panel assembly to the structural member are preferably located at weld openings formed in the sound-damping patch and/or the sound-damping adhesive layer so that the weld joint can be formed without melting and vaporizing the adhesive during the welding operation, as such an operation would likely require additional ventilation equipment and could impact the quality of the weld joint.

09-13-2012

Brennon L. White, Novi, MI US

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20110309650

COLLAPSIBLE SEAT - A collapsible seat assembly providing a compact size in the stowed position. The seat assembly has a reduced overall height in the stowed position, and an articulated bolster and lumbar supports which provides a reduced compact size of the seat in the stowed position. A cover may extend over the seat in the stowed position.

12-22-2011

Chelsea R. White, Ann Arbor, MI US

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20150344010

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALCULATING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL PARAMETERS - Systems and vehicles for calculating trailer brake control parameters are disclosed. A system for calculating a trailer brake control parameter includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The one or more memory modules include the trailer brake control parameter. The machine readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive an image including a trailer, determine a trailer characteristic from the image using image analysis logic stored in the one or more memory modules, and calculate the trailer brake control parameter based on the trailer characteristic.

12-03-2015

Christopher L. White, Watersmeet, MI US

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20120270713

Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine for making bags is disclosed and includes input, drum, and output sections. The drum section has at least one seal bar on a drum. The sections are mounted to side frames that are single metal plates. The frames are not coated after being formed and/or are comprised of at least one of galvanized steel, galvannealed steel, stainless steel or aluminum. The drum is comprised of first and second plates, and opposing third and fourth plates. The first plate is rotatable with respect to the second plate, and the third plate is rotatable with respect to the fourth plate. The distance from the seal bars to the center of the drum is responsive to the rotation of the plates. The first plate has a plurality of non-radial grooves, and the second plate has a plurality of radial slots, with fixtures in the slots and grooves. The fixtures are connected to seal bars. The non-radial grooves are curved and/or spiraled. The plates are comprised of zinc plated steel and/or are discs. The winder includes a rotatable turret with a center and surface wind position, and a center wind only position. When one spindle is in the center and surface wind position, the other spindle is in the center wind only position. A push off palm mounted in a push off position. The spindle is collapsible.

Christopher L. White, Watermeet, MI US

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20160096339

Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire, or be disposed to create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire can have, connected thereto, a source of power that is at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or a feedback loop. The heating wire may be an NiCr wire and make intermittent contact with the web and be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone, or includes a heat film, a toothed blade, a row of pins, a source of air, or a source of vacuum. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy.

04-07-2016

Christopher Lee White, Watermeet, MI US

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20090305859

Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire, or be disposed to create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire can have, connected thereto, a source of power that is at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or a feedback loop. The heating wire may be an NiCr wire and make intermittent contact with the web and be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone, or includes a heat film, a toothed blade, a row of pins, a source of air, or a source of vacuum. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy.

12-10-2009

20110312480

Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire, or be disposed to create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire can have, connected thereto, a source of power that is at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or a feedback loop. The heating wire may be an NiCr wire and make intermittent contact with the web and be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone, or includes a heat film, a toothed blade, a row of pins, a source of air, or a source of vacuum. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy.

12-22-2011

Patent applications by Christopher Lee White, Watermeet, MI US

Christopher Lee White, Watersmeet, MI US

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20080312056

Method and Apparatus for Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web , traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire, or be disposed to create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire can have, connected thereto, a source of power that is at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or a feedback loop. The heating wire may be an NiCr wire and make intermittent contact with the web and be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone, or includes a heat film, a toothed blade, a row of pins, a source of air, or a source of vacuum. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy.

12-18-2008

20130190155

Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, heating wire, and/or may create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire is powered by a source of power at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or with a feedback loop. The heating wire may make intermittent contact with the web and/or be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy.

07-25-2013

Patent applications by Christopher Lee White, Watersmeet, MI US

Cortney White, Belleville, MI US

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20080262330

Analyte Sensors and Compositions for Use Therein - The present invention relates to analyte sensors and compositions, membranes for use in analyte sensors. For example, an analyte sensor is provided that comprise an electrode surface comprising an enzyme; an a biocompatible analyte permeable composition comprising a nitric oxide generating agent.

10-23-2008

Craig White, Grosse Pointe, MI US

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20130176100

AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE NETWORK PAIRING BASED ON ELECTRIC FIELD COUPLING - A system for controlling an electronic device includes a sensor configured to detect occupancy of a person and a sensing electrode that provides an encoded signal in response to the sensor, the signal having a particular frequency and power. The sensing electrode is configured to transmit the signal to the person detected by the sensor. The frequency of the signal provided by the sensing electrode is configured to allow the signal to be redistributed through a person easily. An electronic device is configured to detect the signal when the electronic device is coupled to the person, and a response of the electronic device to the signal is controlling a feature of the electronic device.

07-11-2013

20150126113

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM - A transceiver system to detect and transfer information from a capacitive based communication system to a personal electronic device having near field communication capabilities includes a transceiver. The transceiver includes a first near field communication device and a signal detection and decoding circuit coupled to the first near field communication device. The signal detection and decoding circuit is tuned to detect a capacitive signal.

Craig William White, Grosse Pointe, MI US

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20120228047

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISABLING A VEHICLE - A system for disabling the operation of a vehicle when a driver of a vehicle is seated in a vehicle seat. The system includes an alcohol detection sensor configured to be contacted by the driver and to generate a detection signal based on contact between the driver and the detection sensor. The system also includes a sensing electrode located proximate to the occupant and a sensing circuit configured to provide a sensing signal to the sensing electrode. A controller is provided to detect a change in the detection signal resulting from contact between the driver and the detection sensor. The controller is configured to disable the vehicle when either the blood alcohol concentration of the driver of the vehicle exceeds a threshold or the controller does not detect a change in the detection signal resulting from contact of the driver with the detection sensor.

09-13-2012

20130210058

SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE DETERMINATION OF WATER IN TISSUE - An apparatus and method for non-invasive determination of hydration, hydration state, total body water, or water concentration by quantitative spectroscopy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectroscopy, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance, and calibration transfer. The subsystems include an illumination subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a spectrometer subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem.

08-15-2013

20140171759

NONINVASIVE DETERMINATION OF INTRAVASCULAR AND EXCTRAVASCULAR HYDRATION USING NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY - An apparatus and method for non-invasive determination of hydration, hydration state, total body water, or water concentration by quantitative spectroscopy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectroscopy, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance, and calibration transfer. The subsystems include an illumination subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a spectrometer subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem.

06-19-2014

20150343975

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING INITIATORS IN AIRBAG SYSTEMS - The present invention discloses embodiments of an apparatus, system and related method for diagnosing initiators in air bag systems. An embodiment of the system comprises a diagnostic circuit electrically connected between acceleration switches and one or more squib, that is user-activated via a momentary switch, and with user-feedback, wherein a user can diagnose the health of the one or more squib with no power drain while inactive. An embodiment of a method related to the system comprises activating a momentary switch, completing a circuit whereby a diagnostic circuit may function, indicating to the user that the diagnostic circuit is functioning, regulating the current into the diagnostic circuit so that the squib does not fire, boosting the signal to a window comparator, detecting the desired voltage by the window comparator, giving feedback to the user that the voltage is good, too high, or too low. An apparatus embodiment of the present invention may comprise an electronics control module for sensing a crash event and initiating an inflation sequence for one or more airbags with an integrated system for diagnosing one or more initiators. The apparatus may include a housing enclosing one or more circuit boards, to which may be electrically connected one or more wire harnesses which themselves are electrically connected to one or more squibs.

12-03-2015

Patent applications by Craig William White, Grosse Pointe, MI US

Danielle L. White, Macomb, MI US

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20080277908

MOLDED STEERING WHEEL - An example steering wheel assembly includes an airbag module receiving surface generally defining a first plane. A lower portion includes a lower rim portion and the airbag module receiving surface. An upper portion includes an upper rim portion for covering the lower rim portion. The upper portion and the lower portion define a second plane spaced from said first plane.

11-13-2008

20090114368

HEATED OR COOLED STEERING WHEEL - An example steering wheel assembly includes an upper rim and a lower rim secured to the upper rim to establish a flow path. Flow within the flow path heats or cools the steering wheel.

05-07-2009

David A. White, Grand Blanc, MI US

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20130341953

One Touch Stow In Floor Seat Assembly With Automatic Lateral Displacement - A seat assembly is provided for supporting in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly comprises a seat cushion and a seat back pivotally coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a reclined seating position and a fold flat position. A recliner assembly is coupled between the seat back and the seat cushion to provide pivotal movement of the seat back. A riser assembly is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion and pivotally latched to the floor to allow pivotal movement of the seat cushion between a horizontal seating position and a forwardly upright tumbled position. A release mechanism is coupled between the seat back and the riser assembly for automatically synchronizing actuation of the recliner assembly and the riser assembly to provide movement of the seat assembly to the tumbled position in response to the pivotal movement of the seat back to the fold flat position.

12-26-2013

20140076279

AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system for a vehicle, includes a delay and rate limit module, a throttle control module, a phaser control module, and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control module. The delay and rate limit module applies a delay and a rate limit to a first torque request to produce a second torque request. The throttle control module determines a target throttle opening based on the second torque request and selectively adjusts a throttle valve based on the target throttle opening. The phaser control module determines target intake and exhaust phasing values based on the second torque request and selectively adjusts intake and exhaust valve phasers based on the target intake and exhaust phasing values, respectively. The EGR control module determines a target EGR opening based on the first torque request and selectively adjusts an EGR valve based on the target EGR opening.

03-20-2014

20150069808

One Touch Stow In Floor Seat Assembly With Automatic Lateral Displacement - A seat assembly is provided for supporting in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly comprises a seat cushion and a seat back pivotally coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a reclined seating position and a fold flat position. A recliner assembly is coupled between the seat back and the seat cushion to provide pivotal movement of the seat back. A riser assembly is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion and pivotally latched to the floor to allow pivotal movement of the seat cushion between a horizontal seating position and a forwardly upright tumbled position. A release mechanism is coupled between the seat back and the riser assembly for automatically synchronizing actuation of the recliner assembly and the riser assembly to provide movement of the seat assembly to the tumbled position in response to the pivotal movement of the seat back to the fold flat position.

03-12-2015

Patent applications by David A. White, Grand Blanc, MI US

David W. White, Rochester Hills, MI US

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20140260940

DRIVER'S HATCH - The present invention is a driver's hatch for an armored vehicle. The hatch includes a dome hatch for normal operations and a pop-up section. The pop-up section, when in the lowered position allows the cab to freely rotate above it. When in the raised position, the pop-up section allows the driver to look out of the vehicle through transparent armor windows and thus remain under armor protection.

09-18-2014

Dawn White, Ann Arbor, MI US

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20080212266

TAMPERPROOFING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Anti-tamper enclosures for electronic devices incorporate a variety of passive and active anti-tampering techniques in a novel way, using highly specialized manufacturing techniques that uniquely and innovatively allow such enclosures to be fabricated. Different embodiments include, alone or in combination, enclosures that prevent x-ray and field-ion-beam characterization of the device; detect attempts to mechanically open the enclosure via prying, cutting, machining, etc.; support wireless communication out of the enclosure so that attempts to tamper with the device can be reported to a user; allow insertion of “decoy” devices; and provide a method of destroying the device as a response to a tampering attempt.

09-04-2008

20090218910

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

09-03-2009

20120091234

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided are electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) system for extracting energy from wind. Also provided are injectors for producing particles in an EHD system. Additionally, methods for producing particles in an EHD system is also provided. Further provided are displays comprising an EHD wind energy system. Also, an electro-hydrodynamic wind energy system integrated with a display is provided. A method of generating electricity is also provided. Additionally, a method of displaying a message is provided.

04-19-2012

20120187682

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

07-26-2012

20120211989

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC FIELDS IN ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS - An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power.

08-23-2012

20130008315

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGY AND PARTICLE EXTRACTION FROM AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - A system for energy and particle extraction from an exhaust stream containing entrained particles, the system including an ionizer, a downstream collector, and an electrical couple. The ionizer is configured to charge the particles within the exhaust stream to a first charge polarity. The downstream collector is disposed downstream from the ionizer within the exhaust stream, and is configured to collect the charged particles. The electrical couple is configured to electrically couple a load between the ionizer and the downstream collector, wherein the load converts energy of the exhaust stream into electric power.

01-10-2013

20130285376

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

10-31-2013

20130285378

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

10-31-2013

20130292944

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC FIELDS IN ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS - An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power.

11-07-2013

20130293034

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

11-07-2013

20130313942

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC SYSTEM - An electro-hydrodynamic system including an energy harvester and an adjustable member, wherein the energy harvester includes a charge source including: an injector configured to emit particles into a wind stream and an electrode configured to charge the particles to a first polarity and to generate a first electric field. The adjustable member supports the energy harvester, and is configured to control a distance between electrical ground and at least one component of the energy harvester. A method for controlling the electric field magnitude of an electro-hydrodynamic system including placing an energy harvester comprising a charge source at a distance away from electrical ground, the distance being an equilibrium distance; receiving a first measurement of a parameter indicative of electric field magnitude near the charge source; and in response to the first measurement surpassing a threshold, increasing the distance between the energy harvester and electrical ground.

11-28-2013

20140110494

WAVE ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC DEVICE - A system for energy extraction from a fluid stream including a wave pump configured to pump a volume of liquid from a liquid source in response to wave motion of the liquid source; a charge source, fluidly connected to the volume of fluid, that emits a charged droplet of the volume of fluid into the fluid stream, the charged droplet having a first polarity; and an electrical isolation mechanism configured to selectively electrically isolate the charge source from the wave pump.

04-24-2014

20140292140

ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

10-02-2014

20160040646

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC FIELDS IN ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS - An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power.

02-11-2016

Patent applications by Dawn White, Ann Arbor, MI US

Donald A. White, Auburn Hills, MI US

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20080287622

Polymerization of acrylic polymers in reactive diluents - The present process is directed to preparation of addition polymers in diluents that are subsequently reactive in coatings during cure, instead of in traditional hydrocarbon solvents. The polymers so prepared can be used as the main film-forming polymer in high solids coating compositions, especially those useful for finishing automobiles and truck exteriors.

11-20-2008

Douglas White, Canton, MI US

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20100266395

Inlet Swirl Control for Turbochargers - An inlet duct, an induction system, and a system are disclosed for directing an inlet flow into an inlet compressor for use in an internal combustion engine. An example inlet duct may include one or more relief features disposed on an inner surface of the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be made integral with the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be disposed to protrude into the inlet flow to cause the inlet flow to swirl before reaching the inlet compressor.

10-21-2010

20120222764

Inlet Swirl Control for Turbochargers - An inlet duct, an induction system, and a system are disclosed for directing an inlet flow into an inlet compressor for use in an internal combustion engine. An example inlet duct may include one or more relief features disposed on an inner surface of the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be made integral with the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be disposed to protrude into the inlet flow to cause the inlet flow to swirl before reaching the inlet compressor.

09-06-2012

20140140870

INLET SWIRL CONTROL FOR TURBOCHARGERS - An inlet duct, an induction system, and a system are disclosed for directing an inlet flow into an inlet compressor for use in an internal combustion engine. An example inlet duct may include one or more relief features disposed on an inner surface of the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be made integral with the inlet duct. The one or more relief features may be disposed to protrude into the inlet flow to cause the inlet flow to swirl before reaching the inlet compressor.

Doug P. White, Midland, MI US

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20100135907

Oral Drug Compliance Monitoring Using Sound Detection - A tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system. A two step method for oral drug compliance monitoring. The first step is to ingest a tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system of a person. The second step is to detect the sound waves produced when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system to confirm that the person has ingested the tablet, pill or capsule.

06-03-2010

Elyse White, Ann Arbor, MI US

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20130158506

CATHETER AND NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSERTING A CATHETER - A system and method for inserting a catheter into a patient, the system comprising a frame including a catheter hub configured to provide a first anchoring point on a patient and receive a catheter insertable in the patient at an insertion site, a stabilization hub configured to provide a second anchoring point on the patient, and a flexible tubular lateral member, extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub; a fluidic channel configured to fluidically communicate with the catheter and transfer fluid to the catheter; a flush fluid source configured to couple to the fluidic channel and supply flush fluid to the catheter; a housing comprising a needle mount and a flash chamber; and needle having a distal end insertable through the frame and the catheter and a proximal end coupled to the needle mount, wherein the needle is configured to provide a fluid path to the flash chamber.

06-20-2013

20140296829

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system and method of use, the system including: a frame having a catheter hub that provides a first anchoring point on the patient and receives a catheter insertable in the patient to transfer fluid at an insertion site, a stabilization hub that provides a second anchoring point on the patient, at least one lateral member extending between the catheter and stabilization hubs, and a fluidic channel. The frame operates in a folded configuration in which the hubs are coupleable and an unfolded configuration in which the anchoring points are distributed around the insertion site to anchor the frame to the patient, thereby stabilizing the catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a septum that helps prevent fluid leakage from the catheter hub, or a needle shield that covers the distal end of a needle used during catheter insertion.

10-02-2014

Elyse Kemmerer White, Ann Arbor, MI US

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20130289487

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

10-31-2013

20140221933

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

08-07-2014

20150151083

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

06-04-2015

Patent applications by Elyse Kemmerer White, Ann Arbor, MI US

Eric N. White, Wales Township, MI US

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20130209197

PUSH-PIN CAVITY SEALER - A method for baffling and/or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a unitary structure including a sealing body with an integrated fastener.

08-15-2013

Eric N. White, Wales Twp., MI US

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20090233055

INSERT WITH INTEGRATED FASTENER - A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers.

09-17-2009

20140292029

INSERT WITH INTEGRATED FASTENER - A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers.

10-02-2014

Erin White, Wales Twp., MI US

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Description

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20090233055

INSERT WITH INTEGRATED FASTENER - A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers.

09-17-2009

20100259059

METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCEMENT BAFFLING AND SEALING - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing a material having openings formed within the material so that the material may be stretched to fit a particular vehicle structure.

10-14-2010

20130276309

METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCEMENT BAFFLING AND SEALING - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing one or more materials having a horizontal axis, at least one terminating edge, and an initial length, forming openings in the one or more materials, and applying the one or more materials to location requiring reinforcement, baffling, sealing or any combination thereof.

10-24-2013

20140292029

INSERT WITH INTEGRATED FASTENER - A method for locally reinforcing or baffling a structure having a hollow cavity is disclosed. The present invention provides an insert that includes a carrier, a thermally expandable material located on at least a portion of the carrier, and at least one integrally formed attachment that projects outwardly from the carrier. The inserts of the present invention are preferably placed within a hollow cavity in a transverse direction so that once the insert is sealed into place via the thermally expandable material, the hollow cavity is separated into two separate chambers.

10-02-2014

20160046327

ANTI-DEFORMATION SPRING BAFFLE - A device including a steel carrier, an expandable material located about the carrier a fastener connected to one or more of the carrier and expandable material, wherein the steel carrier and expandable material are formed into a loop-shaped profile.

02-18-2016

Patent applications by Erin White, Wales Twp., MI US

Eugene Delano White, Farmington Hills, MI US

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20150033757

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE SENSOR - A system includes a gas turbine engine that includes a combustor section having a turbine combustor that generates combustion products, a turbine section having one or more turbine stages driven by the combustion products, an exhaust section disposed downstream of the turbine section, an oxygen sensor adaptor housing disposed in at least one of the combustor section, the turbine section, or the exhaust section, or any combination thereof, and an oxygen sensor disposed in the oxygen sensor adaptor housing. The oxygen sensor adaptor housing is configured to maintain a temperature of a portion of the oxygen sensor below an upper threshold.

02-05-2015

Geoffrey G. White, Norway, MI US

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Description

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20110048828

Side-by-side ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

03-03-2011

20130161109

SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

06-27-2013

20140090918

SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

04-03-2014

20140374183

SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

12-25-2014

20140374184

SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

12-25-2014

Patent applications by Geoffrey G. White, Norway, MI US

Jarrod J. White, Sterling Heights, MI US

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20120145132

Low Fuel Engine Restarting - A fuel system includes a fuel tank, a fill neck through which fuel enters the tank, a fuel pump module located in the fuel tank, and a fuel retention component including a lower surface on which the fuel pump module is supported, first and second walls enclosing the lower surface, and a ramp directed from the fill neck toward the lower surface enclosed by the walls.

06-14-2012

20130284290

FUEL DELIVERY MODULE AND FLANGE COVER ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatus are provided for installing a fuel delivery system in a vehicle fuel tank of the type having a sender opening extending through a top of the tank, a flange cover configured to seal the sender opening, and a sender module mounted within the fuel tank. The sender module includes a fuel pump, a fuel inlet for drawing fuel from the bottom of the tank, a fuel outlet, and a detector module for detecting the fuel level in the tank. A coupling assembly includes an electrical conduit for transferring a fuel level signal to the flange cover, and a hydraulic conduit for transferring fuel from the pump to the flange cover. A retainer is mounted to the bottom of the fuel tank, preferably laterally offset from the vertical axis of the flange cover, and secures the sender module to the tank bottom.

10-31-2013

Jeffery White, Dearborn, MI US

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Description

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20110200898

METHOD OF SUPPLYING REFORMATE TO AN ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device.

08-18-2011

20110232171

METHOD OF MAKING A REFORMATE - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device.

09-29-2011

20110232257

DEVICE PRODUCING ENERGY - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device.

09-29-2011

20110232277

DEVICE FOR REFORMING A VOC GAS - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device.

09-29-2011

Jeffrey S. White, Manchester, MI US

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Description

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20100280779

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MEASURE THE TRANSIT TIME POSITION(S) OF PULSES IN TIME DOMAIN DATA - A system and method to measure, with increased precision, the transit time position(s) of pulses in a time domain data. An example data set would be the transit time of pulses in Time-Domain Terahertz (TD-THz) data. The precision of the pulse timing directly affects the precision of determined sample properties measurements (e.g., thickness). Additionally, an internal calibration etalon structure and algorithm method provides for continuous system precision/accuracy check method to increase sample measurement integrity. The etalon structure can improve the precision of sample property measurements (e.g., absolute thickness). Various hardware and system implementations of the above are described.

11-04-2010

20120304756

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT OF INTERFACIAL PROPERTIES IN SINGLE AND MULTILAYER OBJECTS - A system for determining a material property at an interface between a first layer and a second layer includes a transmitter outputting electromagnetic radiation to the sample, a receiver receiving electromagnetic radiation that was reflected by or transmitted though the sample, and a data acquisition device. The data acquisition device is configured to digitize the electro-magnetic radiation reflected by or transmitted though the sample to yield waveform data, wherein the waveform data represents the radiation reflected by or transmitted though the sample, the waveform data having a first magnitude, a second magnitude and a third magnitude. The material property to be determined is generally the adhesive strength between the first and second layers.

John Mendenhall White, Hudsonville, MI US

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20150211892

PSEUDO-ABSOLUTE POSITION SENSING ALGORITHM - A system having a position sensing algorithm for determining a position of an electro-mechanical actuator (EMA) stroke includes a first rotary component supported for rotation about a first axis, and a second rotary component supported for rotation about a second axis. A first rotary encoder may be configured to generate an output based on an angular position of the first rotary component, and a second rotary encoder may be configured to generate an output based on an angular position of the second rotary component. The first and second rotary components may define a ratio such that the first and second rotary encoders generate unique combinations of outputs for an entire stroke of an EMA. A decoder may be provided having a position sensing algorithm that determines a position of the EMA stroke based on the ratio between first and second rotary components and outputs from first and second encoders.

07-30-2015

20160068256

FAULT TOLERANT ELECTRONIC CONTROL ARCHITECTURE FOR AIRCRAFT ACTUATION SYSTEM - An electronic control architecture for an aircraft actuation system may include a first channel and a second channel. The first channel may be configured to receive one or more inputs comprising a movement command, to produce an output to control a component of the system, and to receive feedback from the component respective of movement of the component. The first channel may comprise a fault detection module configured to compare the feedback to the command to determine if the first channel is functioning properly. The second channel may be configured to receive the one or more inputs and, if the first channel is not functioning properly, to produce an output to control the component.

03-10-2016

20160072425

ACTIVE IMPACT FORCE/TORQUE CONTROL FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR - A system that improves on known systems for reducing output torque by a motor in the event of a jam may include an electromechanical actuator (EMA), a motor configured to drive the EMA and a controller. The controller may be coupled to the motor and configured to receive a speed of the EMA and a position of the EMA. The controller may be further configured to determine whether a jam of the EMA is imminent or is occurring according to the EMA speed, EMA position, and a known range of motion of the EMA, and to provide an input signal to the motor to reduce a torque of the motor if a jam of the EMA is imminent or is occurring.

03-10-2016

Joseph F. White, Holland, MI US

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20130092306

Cap For A Valve Stem - A cap for a valve stem includes a housing extending along an axis from a first end to a second end. A bore extends along the axis from the first end toward the second end and a cup-shaped wall extends circumferentially about the bore for receiving the valve stem. A threaded surface is disposed in the bore for threadedly engaging the valve stem. A flange extends from the first end transversely to the axis and circumferentially around the bore for abutting the rim of the wheel to stabilize the housing relative to the rim of the wheel. Ribs are radially spaced about the housing and extend outwardly from the wall of the housing to the flange reinforcing the housing relative to the flange.

04-18-2013

20130175828

FRAME FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - A roof frame assembly for a recreational comprises a rail extending along an axis. The rail is configured to support a roof of the recreational vehicle on a wall frame of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of beams extend transversely to the rail and are spaced from each other along the axis. The beams are configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of mounting blocks are spaced from each other along the axis with the mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to the rail and the beams. The mounting blocks support the beams on the rail and are formed of a polymeric material. Each mounting block includes a rail attachment configured to engage the rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of the beams.

07-11-2013

Joseph M. White, Grand Rapids, MI US

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20100287716

UPRIGHT STEAM MOP SWEEPER - An upright bare floor cleaner with a handle assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly. The base assembly has a sweeper that includes a rotatably driven brush adapted to sweep dust and dirt particles into a removable dirt receptacle. The handle includes a water tank to store a quantity of water and a fluid distribution system that includes a heater and a spray nozzle. Steam is generated by the heater and is distributed to a removable mop cloth that applies the steam to the surface to be cleaned.

11-18-2010

20120204377

ACCESSORY TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - An accessory tool can include a recovery tank assembly for removing fluid and dirt from a surface to be cleaned and store the recovered fluid and dirt. The accessory tool can be used in connection with a vacuum cleaner including an extraction cleaner. The accessory tool can include a housing assembly having a suction outlet opening adapted to be connected to a vacuum hose in fluid communication with the suction source of the vacuum cleaner and a recovery tank can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle to store liquid drawn in through the suction nozzle.

08-16-2012

20130333154

BARE FLOOR CLEANER - A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a mop cloth provided on the base assembly. The mop cloth is mounted to the base assembly by a mop cloth plate that is removable from the base assembly.

12-19-2013

20140196242

UPRIGHT STEAM MOP SWEEPER - A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a mop cloth provided on the base assembly. The mop cloth is mounted to the base assembly by a mop cloth plate that is removable from the base assembly.

07-17-2014

20150108244

APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SURFACE - An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, and an indicator system that is operably coupled with the liquid delivery system to indicate an operational status to the user operating the apparatus. The indicator system can include a light emitter that illuminates when an operational status is detected. The light emitter can illuminate the container storing cleaning liquid.

04-23-2015

Patent applications by Joseph M. White, Grand Rapids, MI US

Joseph Michael White, Grand Rapids, MI US

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20130318725

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam mop, comprises a steam generator and a cleaning pad. Steam from the steam generator can be applied to a cleaning composition applied to a stain on a floor surface. The cleaning composition can be applied directly to the floor surface, or indirectly via the cleaning pad.

12-05-2013

Josh White, Ann Arbor, MI US

Kojo White, Taylor, MI US

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20100266383

BALANCED SAIL WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine includes a rotor rotatably mounted to a vertically disposed shaft. A plurality of circumferentially spaced elongated mounting arms extends radially from the rotor. A corresponding plurality of elongated generally planar sails extends along and is pivotally connected to the elongated arms. Sails are balancingly mounted on the arms and rest in a rest position generally at a 45° angle relative to a horizontal disposition when not acted upon by wind or rotor rotation. As the sails drive the rotor, the balanced sails move effortlessly into and out of alignment with the direction of current flow of the wind.

10-21-2010

Michael A. White, Beverly Hills, MI US

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20100301729

SCREW-IN LED BULB - An LED-based light can include a highly thermally conductive base having multiple radially outward projecting nodes. The nodes can be spaced apart in an axial and circumferential directions of the base. An electrical connector and at least one LED can be attached to the base, and a light transmitting bulb can be attached to the base and can cover the at least one LED. The geometry of the base can promote heat dissipation, which can allow the at least one LED to use enough power to produce an amount of luminosity that allows the LED-based light to replicate, for example, an incandescent light without overheating.

12-02-2010

20130043789

SCREW-IN LED BULB - An LED-based light can include a highly thermally conductive base having multiple radially outward projecting nodes. The nodes can be spaced apart in an axial and circumferential directions of the base. The base can include recessed channels between the nodes to enable airflow in multiple directions about the base. An electrical connector and at least one LED can be attached to the base, and a light transmitting bulb can be attached to the base and can cover the at least one LED. The geometry of the base can promote heat dissipation, which can allow the at least one LED to use enough power to produce an amount of luminosity that allows the LED-based light to replicate, for example, an incandescent light without overheating.

02-21-2013

Michael D. White, Midland, MI US

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Description

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20100272936

MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PACKAGING AND PACKAGING THEREOF - A multilayer structure comprises at least one barrier layer comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, at least one UV protecting layer, and at least one reflective layer wherein none of these layers also serve as a sealing layer. The multilayer structure is preferably a film, more preferably in the form of a pouch, preferably for packaging flowable product, especially milk. When used as a milk pouch, the structure is more effective at protecting milk from deterioration at ambient temperature and humidity than is a similar multilayer structure having an ethylene vinyl alcohol barrier layer. The multilayer structure preferably has more than one reflective layers and is preferably in the form of a pillow pouch. The invention also includes a process comprising steps of (a) supplying at least one first composition comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, at least one second composition comprising UV absorbing pigment or agent, and at least one third composition comprising at least one light reflective material, to a coextrusion die and (b) coextruding the first, second and third compositions as layers referred to herein after as the barrier layer, UV protecting layer, and reflective layer respectively.

10-28-2010

20130032068

AGRICULTURAL FUMIGATION USING A MULTILAYER FILM INCLUDING A PVDC VAPOR BARRIER - Methods for fumigating soil include providing a fumigant including at least one volatile substance into or onto soil and applying over the soil a multilayer polymeric film to form a vapor barrier between the fumigant-treated soil and the atmosphere to at least partially contain the fumigant. The multilayer film includes at least one barrier layer comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer and protecting layers on each side of the barrier layer. The multilayer film preferably has at least one UV protecting layer and optionally at least one reflective layer.

02-07-2013

Michael Reber White, Rochester, MI US

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20080296926

ARMS FULL VEHICLE CLOSURE ACTIVATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle is provided having a sensor for detecting a vehicle occupant's presence, and another sensor for detecting an owner's response with respect to automatically opening a vehicle closure panel. An actuator opens the closure panel when the occupant's presence and response are detected. A signal from an emitter outside the vehicle signals occupant presence. A photoelectric and/or optical device, audio receiver, and/or touch-sensitive sensor detects the response. The optical device projects a light beam, and breaking the beam with a gesture signals the response. An automatic closure panel opening apparatus has an RF receiver adapted to receive an RF signal to detect occupant presence, a sensor for detecting the occupant response, and an actuator for opening the closure panel when both the presence and occupant response are detected. A method for automatically opening the closure panel includes detecting an occupant presence and response, and automatically opening the closure panel when a predetermined response is detected.

12-04-2008

Richard G. White, Lake Orion, MI US

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Description

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20080223843

SLIDE-OUT HEATER MODULE FOR VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - A slide out heater module for use with a voltage electrical equipment for reducing internal moisture and including an elongated bracket upon which is supported a strip heater in slidably displaceable fashion. The module includes a stationary component secured inside the electrical equipment, with a moveable component being slidably displaced between installed and removed positions. A convective heating strip is supported upon the moveable component. In this fashion, the module can be withdrawn and the heating replaced during normal maintenance without interrupting the power within the enclosure.

09-18-2008

Robert D. White, Niles, MI US

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Description

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20110087064

Transferring and holding device for high-risk neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients - A transferring and holding device and method for holding infants having lifelines, such as IV tubes, monitor wire leads, and ventilator tubes, connected thereto. In one embodiment, the device includes a support surface adapted to hold an infant; a boundary attached to and bolstering the support surface; and at least one securing mechanism adapted to secure the lifelines and to impede the lifelines from being disconnected from the infant. The support surface preferably has openings to enable skin-to-skin contact between the infant and a person holding the infant, and at least a portion of the support surface can be a nonabsorbent, open-weave webbed material. The boundary may include a foam member, and/or a flexible plastic or metal member to provide structural support.

04-14-2011

Stephen Michael White, Saline, MI US

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20120138005

ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL WITH BRAKE BOOSTER - Methods and systems are provided for reducing variability in air-fuel control due to variations in brake booster vacuum levels at an engine start. A throttle position is adjusted during an engine start based on the vacuum availability in the brake booster to control a rate of intake aircharge flow. By allowing aircharge to enter the intake manifold at a more consistent rate, air-fuel control is improved and exhaust emissions are reduced.

06-07-2012

20130180499

ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL WITH BRAKE BOOSTER - Methods and systems are provided for reducing variability in air-fuel control due to variations in brake booster vacuum levels at an engine start. A throttle position is adjusted during an engine start based on the vacuum availability in the brake booster to control a rate of intake aircharge flow. By allowing aircharge to enter the intake manifold at a more consistent rate, air-fuel control is improved and exhaust emissions are reduced.

07-18-2013

Steve E. White, Farmington Hills, MI US

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Description

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20160123371

FASTENING MEANS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The invention relates to a fastening means provided for engaging with factional or positively locking means in a friction or positively locking fashion comprising a protuberance realized as an extrusion, wherein the protuberance projects from a plate expanding along a main plane and having a prime surface facing away from the protuberance and comprises an inner side, wherein the inner side forms a circle having an inside diameter Di in a plane being parallel to the main plane, wherein a first plane being parallel to the main plane includes a circle with the first inside diameter Di′ and a second plane being parallel to the main plane includes a circle with the second inside diameter Di″, and wherein the first plane is closer to the prime surface than the second plane, and wherein the first inside diameter Di′ is greater than the second inside diameter Di″.

Steven White, Farmington Hills, MI US

Steven B. White, Ann Arbor, MI US

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Description

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20110040281

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

02-17-2011

20110288482

SAFETY NEEDLE SYSTEM OPERABLE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - A safety needle system operable with a medical device includes: a housing with a needle mount having a needle; and a sheath telescopically engaged with the housing and surrounding the needle such that the sheath operates in a retracted position, in which the sheath exposes the needle, and an extended position, in which the sheath surrounds the needle. The sheath is coupleable to the medical device such that removal of the needle from the medical device draws the sheath over the needle, transitioning the sheath from the retracted position to the extended position. In one embodiment, the system includes a slider engaged with the sheath and/or housing and including a restraint that engages and disengages the sheath to respectively reinforce and weaken the coupling of the sheath and medical device. In another embodiment, the sheath includes a longitudinal track that slidingly engages a setting of the housing between sheath positions.

11-24-2011

20110301541

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system and method of use, the system including: a frame having a catheter hub that provides a first anchoring point on the patient and receives a catheter insertable in the patient to transfer fluid at an insertion site, a stabilization hub that provides a second anchoring point on the patient, at least one lateral member extending between the catheter and stabilization hubs, and a fluidic channel. The frame operates in a folded configuration in which the hubs are coupleable and an unfolded configuration in which the anchoring points are distributed around the insertion site to anchor the frame to the patient, thereby stabilizing the catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a septum that helps prevent fluid leakage from the catheter hub, or a needle shield that covers the distal end of a needle used during catheter insertion.

12-08-2011

20120016312

CATHETER STABILIZATION DEVICE - A catheter stabilization device for stabilizing an inserted catheter penetrating a surface at a catheter insertion site, including: a base that is coupleable to the surface and includes a channel defining a longitudinal opening that receives a portion of the catheter, and a frame that forms at least a partial perimeter around the catheter insertion site with a plurality of anchoring points; and a catheter fitting, coupled to the base, that secures the catheter in the channel. The base couples to the surface at the plurality of anchoring points distributed around the catheter insertion site, thereby stabilizing the catheter. The method of using the device includes positioning the base over the catheter, receiving a portion of the catheter in the channel through the longitudinal opening, securing the catheter within the channel, and coupling the base to the surface at the plurality of anchoring points distributed around the insertion site.

01-19-2012

20130053650

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

02-28-2013

20130158506

CATHETER AND NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSERTING A CATHETER - A system and method for inserting a catheter into a patient, the system comprising a frame including a catheter hub configured to provide a first anchoring point on a patient and receive a catheter insertable in the patient at an insertion site, a stabilization hub configured to provide a second anchoring point on the patient, and a flexible tubular lateral member, extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub; a fluidic channel configured to fluidically communicate with the catheter and transfer fluid to the catheter; a flush fluid source configured to couple to the fluidic channel and supply flush fluid to the catheter; a housing comprising a needle mount and a flash chamber; and needle having a distal end insertable through the frame and the catheter and a proximal end coupled to the needle mount, wherein the needle is configured to provide a fluid path to the flash chamber.

06-20-2013

20130289487

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

10-31-2013

20140221933

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

08-07-2014

20140296829

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system and method of use, the system including: a frame having a catheter hub that provides a first anchoring point on the patient and receives a catheter insertable in the patient to transfer fluid at an insertion site, a stabilization hub that provides a second anchoring point on the patient, at least one lateral member extending between the catheter and stabilization hubs, and a fluidic channel. The frame operates in a folded configuration in which the hubs are coupleable and an unfolded configuration in which the anchoring points are distributed around the insertion site to anchor the frame to the patient, thereby stabilizing the catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a septum that helps prevent fluid leakage from the catheter hub, or a needle shield that covers the distal end of a needle used during catheter insertion.

10-02-2014

20140371715

SAFETY NEEDLE SYSTEM OPERABLE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - A safety needle system operable with a medical device includes: a housing with a needle mount having a needle; and a sheath telescopically engaged with the housing and surrounding the needle such that the sheath operates in a retracted position, in which the sheath exposes the needle, and an extended position, in which the sheath surrounds the needle. The sheath is coupleable to the medical device such that removal of the needle from the medical device draws the sheath over the needle, transitioning the sheath from the retracted position to the extended position. In one embodiment, the system includes a slider engaged with the sheath and/or housing and including a restraint that engages and disengages the sheath to respectively reinforce and weaken the coupling of the sheath and medical device. In another embodiment, the sheath includes a longitudinal track that slidingly engages a setting of the housing between sheath positions.

12-18-2014

20150151083

INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system having a frame configured to receive a catheter insertable in a patient to deliver fluid at an insertion site. The frame includes a first hub, a second hub, and a pair of flexible lateral members extending between the hubs and including a tubular lateral member. The system also includes a fluidic channel that fluidically communicates with the catheter, wherein the fluidic channel passes through the tubular lateral member and at least one of the hubs, and includes a fixed turnabout portion in which fluid flows in a direction different from that within the catheter. The first and second hubs provide anchoring points on the patient distributed around the insertion site and on opposite ends of the catheter, thereby anchoring the frame to the patient and stabilizing the catheter. A method is provided for using an integrated vascular delivery system.

06-04-2015

20150224267

SAFETY NEEDLE SYSTEM OPERABLE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - A safety needle system operable with a medical device includes: a housing with a needle mount having a needle; and a sheath telescopically engaged with the housing and surrounding the needle such that the sheath operates in a retracted position, in which the sheath exposes the needle, and an extended position, in which the sheath surrounds the needle. The sheath is coupleable to the medical device such that removal of the needle from the medical device draws the sheath over the needle, transitioning the sheath from the retracted position to the extended position. In one embodiment, the system includes a slider engaged with the sheath and/or housing and including a restraint that engages and disengages the sheath to respectively reinforce and weaken the coupling of the sheath and medical device. In another embodiment, the sheath includes a longitudinal track that slidingly engages a setting of the housing between sheath positions.

08-13-2015

Patent applications by Steven B. White, Ann Arbor, MI US

Steven E. White, Farmington Hills, MI US

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20130291358

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A WIRE HARNESS WITHIN A VEHICLE INTERIOR - A cable tie for mounting a wire harness within a vehicle interior includes a mounting portion having an opening configured to receive a fastener for securing the cable tie to a support structure. The cable tie also includes a tie portion extending from the mounting portion. The tie portion is configured to wrap around the wire harness to secure the wire harness to the cable tie, and the tie portion is laterally offset from the opening along a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tie portion.

11-07-2013

Timothy White, Maybee, MI US

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20150283449

WEIGHT LIFTING APPARATUS - A buckle system for a weight belt having a first end and a second end includes a first linkage member fixedly attachable to the first end of the weight belt. A second linkage member is removably attachable to the second end of the weight belt. A middle linkage member having a free end, a middle portion, and a pivot end is provided. The first linkage member is pivotally attached to the middle linkage member at the middle portion of the middle linage member. The second linkage member is pivotally attached to the pivot end of the middle linkage member. Actuation of the free end of the middle linkage member from a first position to a second position causes the buckle system to be transitioned from an open position to a closed position, thereby tightening the weight belt when the first linkage member is attached to the first end of the weight belt, and second linkage member is attached to the second end of the weight belt.

10-08-2015

Timothy K. White, Sterling Heights, MI US

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20100251981

VENTING MECHANISM TO ENHANCE WARMING OF A VARIBLE CAM TIMING MECHANISM - The present invention increases cold temperature oil flow through the variable cam timing (VCT) phaser to reduce the amount of time it takes to replace this oil with warmer low viscosity oil and thereby improve performance. Furthermore the oil flow through the VCT phaser is reduced once the oil temperature reaches the minimum operating temperature for the VCT phaser to operate and the VCT phaser is commanded to move from the park position. Therefore, the VCT phaser is charged with hot engine oil and is commanded to move from the parked position. The VCT phaser reduces oil flow through the phaser at high oil temperatures and low oil viscosity while adding the benefit of increased oil flow through the phaser at low oil temperatures and high oil viscosity to facilitate getting warmer oil into the VCT phaser sooner for increased VCT performance.

10-07-2010

Travis M. White, Chassell, MI US

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20160016651

NETWORKED ARCHITECTURE FOR A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE THRUSTING DEVICE - A control system for a steerable thrusting device is disclosed comprising a mobile device and application which interface with an electronic controller to command the output power and directional heading of the steerable thrusting device. In at least one embodiment, the mobile device serves the functions of a mapping and input device that communicates bi-directionally with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and direction device-equipped electronic controller, which in turn controls the power and heading of the thrusting device on a marine vessel. Data can be stored on the mobile device or procured in real-time via network access to a dedicated database and communicated to the electronic controller in order to execute specific functions of the thrusting device control system. The data created in the control system is capable of being shared amongst similar devices via the use of a cloud network.

01-21-2016

Vincent A. White, Northville, MI US

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20090216426

PLUG-IN HYBRID EVAP VALVE MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE VALVE CYCLING - A control module for an engine of a vehicle includes a mode determination module that determines whether the vehicle is in a fuel-saving mode based on an acceleration of the vehicle. A diurnal control valve (DCV) control module selectively closes a DCV a predetermined time after at least one of determining that the vehicle is in the fuel-saving mode and determining that the engine is stopped.

08-27-2009

20100154525

CLOSED LOOP CONTROL WITH BIAS VOLTAGE TOGGLE - An oxygen sensor circuit comprises an oxygen sensor, a bias voltage module, and a switch module. The bias voltage module communicates with the oxygen sensor and generates a bias voltage. The switch module selectively connects the bias voltage module to the oxygen sensor.

06-24-2010

20100275679

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS BASED ON HYDROSTATICS IN A FUEL SYSTEM - An engine control system comprises a model pressure determination module and a sensor diagnostic module. The model pressure determination module determines a modeled fuel rail pressure based on a fuel pump flow rate and an engine fuel flow rate. The sensor diagnostic module generates a status of a fuel rail pressure sensor based on a comparison of the modeled fuel rail pressure and a sensed fuel rail pressure sensed by the fuel rail pressure sensor.

11-04-2010

20100280741

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS BASED ON HYDRODYNAMICS OF INJECTON - An engine control system comprises a model pressure determination module and a sensor diagnostic module. The model pressure determination module determines a modeled fuel rail pressure based on an injection duration of a fuel injector and a desired fuel mass injected by the fuel injector. The sensor diagnostic module generates a status of a fuel rail pressure sensor based on a comparison of the modeled fuel rail pressure and a sensed fuel rail pressure.